The Slayer
The comet Hale-Bopp approaching earth, the Confederation bridge opening, Pathfinder landing on Mars, and the premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer were notable events in this year.
What is 1997?
This direwolf isn't like the others, but you might not notice if you are colour blind.
Who is Ghost?
First created sometime between 1973 and 1980, the origins of this type of bagel are surprisingly controversial.
The first recorded use of this tool was in 13th-century China would bond crushed shells, seeds, and other abrasive materials to parchment.
What is sandpaper?
Mixing colours to make new ones is something most of us learn in primary school. This colour is what happens when yellow and blue light are mixed.
What is green?
At the end of season two, Buffy leaves Sunnydale and attempts to start a new life in this city.
What is Los Angeles?
A lot of dismemberment happens in Westeros but this character gets into some trouble for chopping off Jaime's right hand.
Who is Locke?
This drink is typically available during the winter holiday season and people tend to either love it or hate it.
What is eggnog?
Contrary to popular belief, these two categories of wood are referring to the type of tree the wood came from and not how strong it might be.
What is hardwood and softwood?
The standard ROYGBIV list of colours in a rainbow was first popularized by this 17th century scientist who believed that seven was an important number.
Who was Newton?
Who are Buffy and Willow?
The massacre at the Red Wedding was pulled off by an alliance of these three Houses.
Who are the Lannisters, the Freys, and the Boltons?
When a human dies, decomposition begins roughly four minutes after death. This procedure can preserve the body so loved once have a chance to say goodbye.
What is embalming?
If I mention white trees, you might think of birch, but the whitest wood comes actually comes from this tree.
What is holly?
This unlikely radio hit was on the Billboard Top 40 for seven weeks and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 52nd Academy Awards. There are 29 official covers and the original artist re-released it this spring to lift spirits when we were all feeling a bit green from the pandemic.
What is Rainbow Connection?
In the episode 'Prophecy Girl', Xander says this kind of music is pain.
What is country music?
A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but this house's sigil isn't a colour found in nature.
What is House Tyrell?
This rare disease has a 50% fatality rate but outbreaks can be controlled quickly as it is mostly spread through bodily fluids.
What is ebola?
Due to overuse by 17th century Europe and unsustainable forestry practices, this dark red wood is increasingly rare and will cost an arm and a leg at the lumber yard.
What is mahogany?
You'd be seeing rainbows during the final course of this video game series.
What is Mario Kart?
This top-secret military organization has an even more sinister side than we thought.
What is 'The Initiative'?
Denial isn't just a river in Egypt. This character's last words were 'It's nothing!' after being poisoned at his own wedding.
Who is Joffrey Baratheon?
This type of knowledge is based on observations in the real world.
What is empirical?
Examples of this type of woodworking joint can be found in ancient Egypt, China, and India. It's also likely in your kitchen cabinetry today!
What is a dovetail joint?
Rainbows became synonymous with queerness after the rainbow flag was designed by this artist in 1978.
Who is Gilbert Baker?